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Car Shakes When Wipers On

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by mrb1, Mar 17, 2012.

  1. mrb1

    mrb1 Junior Member

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    I just recently purchase my first 2012 Prius Three and so far it's been great on gas. However, today I had my wipers on full speed because of the rain here in Northern Cali and noticed that my car was swaying at the stop light. At first I thought it might be the wind but when I turn off the wipers the swaying went away. Turned them on full blast and the swaying came back. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this?
     
  2. fuzzy1

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    I can feel it. These are larger, longer, heavier wipers than on any of my past cars.

    It is less noticeable at regular speed, so don't use the highest speed. :)
     
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    I've had several cars that do that.
     
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    I have to use the highest speed at times or else I couldn't see the road ahead. I guess I can live with it. Just glad I didn't get a defective car. :)
     
  5. B. Roberts

    B. Roberts Hypah Milah! Ayuh.

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    Might be an aftermarket opportunity here... producing lighter wipers and wiper arms for Prius and other cars that swing around when wipers are on at full tilt.:)
     
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    That's an easy fix, there's a wiper on the rear to counteract the sway, just have to turn it on at the right time.::D:D:D
     
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    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    It's nothing.

    The Prius just loves Dancing In The Rain.
     
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    Wow, that's very clever!